BANGKOK: Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej yesterday endorsed a coup leader to head the new governing council, according to a televised announcement.
“In order to create peace in the country, the king appoints Gen Sonthi Boonyaratkalin as head of the council of administrative reform,” according to the announcement on state-run television.
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